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Volume  11  January  1917  Number  1 

HOWARD  UNIVERSITY  RECORD 

The  Semi-Centennial  of 
Howard  University 


Announcement  and  Programs 


HOWARD    UNIVERSITY 

WASHINGTON,   D.  C. 


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BOARD    OF    TRUSTEES 


Ex-Chief  Justice  STANTON  J.  PEELLE,  LL.  D.,  President  of  Board  of  Trustees 
STEPHEN  M.  NEWMAN,  D.    D.,   President  of  the  University 
GEORGE  Wm.  COOK,  LL.  M.,  Secretary  andBusiness  Manager 
EDWARD   L.  PARKS,  D.  D.,  Treasurer  and  Registrar 


Term,  expires  1917 


Mr.  JOHN  T.  EMLEN,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
THOMAS  JESSE  JONES,  Ph.  D.,  Washington,  D.  C. 
Rev.  JESSE  E.  MOORLAND,  D.  D.,  Washington,  D.  C. 
Hon.  JAMES  C.  NAPIER,  LL.  D.,  Nashville,  Tenn. 
CHARLES  B.  PURVIS,  M.  D.,  Boston,  Mass. 
JAMES  H.  N.  WARING,  M.  D.,  Washington,  D.  C. 
MARCUS  F.   WHEATLAND,  M.  D.,   Newport,   R.  I. 


Term  expires  1918 

Justice  GEORGE    W.  ATKINSON,  LL.  D.,    Washington,  D.  C. 

Rev.  H.  PAUL  DOUGLASS,  D.  D.,  New  York  City. 

ANDREW   F.  HILYER,  L.L.M.,   Washington,  D.  C. 

Rev.  STEPHENM.  NE  WMA  N,  D.  D.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

Ex-Chief  Justice  STANTON  J.  PEELLE,  LL.  D.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

Rev.  ULYSSES   G.  B.  PIERCE,  D.  D.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

Rev.  CHARLES  H. RICHARDS,  D.D,,  New  YorkCity, 


Term  expires  1919 

Justice   JOB   BARNARD,   LL.  D.,  Washington;  D.   C.- 
WILLIAM V.  COX,  A.  M.,   Washington,  D.  C. 
Rev.  FRANCIS   J.  GRIMKE,  D.  D.,  Washington.  D.C. 
Hon.  CUNO  H.  RUDOLPH,   Washington,  D.  C. 
WILLIAM  A.  SINCLAIR,  M.  D.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Bishop  ALEXANDER    WALTERS,  D.  D,,  New  York  City 


HONORARY   MEMBERS 

Hon.  JOSEPH  H.  CHOATE,  LL.  D..  New  York  City. 

Mr.  JOHN  A.  COLE,  Chicago,  111. 

Bishop  BENJAMIN F.  LEE,  D.  D.,  Wilberforce,  Ohio. 

Hon.  JOSEPH  D.  SAYERS,  Austin,  Texas. 

Hon.  WILLIAM  H.  TAFT,  LL.  D.,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

Bishop  BENJAMIN  TUCKER  TANNER,  LL.D.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Bishop  WILBUR  P.   THIRKIELD,  LL.D.,  New  Orleans,  La. 

Hon.  GEORGE  H.  WHITE,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


PATRON    EX-OFFICIO 

Hon.  FRANKLIN  K.LANE,  Secretary  of  the  Interioi 


OUR  SEMI-CENTENNIAL 

1867-1917 

NO  one  can  reproduce  the  life  of  Howard  University  dur- 
ing the  fifty  years  of  its  existence  with  all  its  toils,  strug- 
gles, endurances,  courage  and  faith.  No  account  can  do 
justice  to  the  hard  work  put  into  the  founding  and  development 
of  it. 

The  record  of  the  fifty  years  is  nearly  closed.  Most  of  the 
founders,  early  teachers  and  graduates  and  many  later  graduates 
have  died.  Several  thousand  living  graduates  are  scattered  at  the 
north,  south,  east  and  west,  bearing  their  part  in  the  work  of  life. 

We  know  the  past  but  we  greet  the  future.  Howard  Uni- 
versity is  young.  It  has  not  yet  reached  the  prime  of  its  life. 
Untold  possibilities  lie  enclosed  in  its  being.  The  recital  of  its 
birth  and  youth  will  help  the  institution  to  realize  its  promise. 

In  accordance  with  this  idea  a  general  committee  appointed 
by  the  Trustees  has  planned  a  series  of  meetings  covering  the  pe- 
riod of  our  Charter  Day,  March  2,  1917.  Some  additional  ex- 
ercises will  take  place  at  Commencement,  the  first  week  in  June. 

All  who  come  should  be  here  by  Thursday,  March  1,  at  9 
a.  m.  at  the  opening  of  the  Sociological  Conference. 

REGISTRATION 

Every  graduate  who  comes  to  Washington  for  our  Semi- 
centennial is  urged  to  come  to  the  University  immediately  upon 
arrival  and  register  at  a  desk  in  the  north  room  of  the  second  floor 
of  the  Carnegie  Library  of  the  institution.  Tickets  and  programs 
for  the  various  functions  will  be  provided  at  that  time. 

Those  who  plan  to  come  are  expected  to  notify  Prof.  N.  P. 
G.  Adams,  Howard  University,  Washington,  D.  C.  before  Feb- 
ruary 15,  1917  of  their  intention  to  be  present.  Otherwise  no 
reservation  of  tickets  for  the  various  functions  can  be  made. 


SOCIOLOGICAL  CONFERENCE 

It  has  been  thought  wise  to  hold  a  Sociological  Conference 
in  connection  with  our  Semi-Centennial  in  which  papers  and 
discussions  shall  be  had  upon  aspects  of  life  which  are  vitally 
connected  with  education.  It  is  intended  that  there  shall  be  a 
comprehensive  presentation  of  the  progress  made  by  the  colored 
people  cf  the  United  States  in  the  fifty  years  during  which 
Howard  University  has  been  in  existence.  Some  distinguished 
students  of  these  problems  have  been  invited  to  prepare  ad- 
dresses for  these  meetings,  which  promise  to  be  interesting  and 
profitable. 

The  aim  of  Howard  University  in  holding  a  Sociological 
Conference  in  connection  with  its  Semi-Centennial  differs  some- 
what from  the  aim  in  holding  the  usual  meetings  of  such  a  kind. 
Most  sociological  conferences  come  together  to  attack  and  solve 
some  of  the  numerous  problems  found  in  our  social  life.  In 
many  such  cases  the  historical  perspective  is  not  thought  of,  and 
the  element  of  historical  progress  not  understood.  Much  dis- 
cussion which  takes  place  under  certain  conditions  is  valueless. 
The  present  is  closely  knit  up  with  the  past  as  the  branches  of  a 
tree  are  knit  into  its  trunk.  The  biology  of  social  progress,  or 
the  treatment  of  it  as  a  vital  growth,  takes  account  of  the  past 
as  necessary  for  an  understanding  of  the  present  and  for  a  fore- 
cast for  the  future. 

The  aim  of  Howard  University  in  holding  its  Sociological 
Conference  is  to  provide,  under  the  inspiration  of  its  own  his- 
tory, important  surveys  of  the  past  fifty  years  which  will  be  of 
value  to  all  students  of  social  conditions  who  are  attempting  the 
task  of  assisting  social  improvement.  The  work  is  a  great  one 
and  can  only  be  done  dispassionately.  The  past  is  gone.  The 
record  of  it  is  made.  Men  who  have  helped  to  make  that  record 
have  agreed  to  come  here  and  present  statements  of  these  years 
which  are  in  many  senses  years  of  beginnings.  The  papers  will 
be  preserved  and  will  constitute  a  vuluable  asset  for  the  future 
students. 

The  Alumni  cf  Howard  University  will  be  able  to  enter 
into  this  eflort  of  the  University  appreciatively  and  helpfully. 
Their  high  range  of  intelligence,  their  clear-headed  entrance  into 


the  work  of  their  professions,  their  observations  of  social  condi- 
tions and  reflections  upon  them  enable  them  to  understand  very 
quickly  such  papers  as  will  be  presented  and  to  confirm  or  mod- 
ify the  information  given  in  them.  A  work  can  be  done  in  this 
way  which  will  be  invaluable.  It  is  expected  that  a  future  of 
great  good  will  open  before  the  effort  of  Howard  University  in 
holding  the  first  Sociological  Conference  at  its  Semi-Centennial. 
The  sessions  of  the  conference  will  occupy  the  forenoon  of 
Thursday  March  1,  and  the  forenoon  and  afternoon  of  Friday, 
March  2.  The  conference  will  be  held  in  Library  Hall  at  the 
University.     The  subjects  are  as  follows:  viz. 

FIFTY  YEARS  OF  PROGRESS  BY  THE  AMERICAN    NEGRO 

Thursday,  March  1 

9.00  a.  m.   OPENING  ADDRESS  by  President  Newman 

9.30  a.  m.   SUBJECT:  Ownership  of  Rural  and  Urban  Homes. 
Chairman,   Dr.  J.  H.  N.  Waring. 

Paper- 
Discussion— President   N.    B.  Young,   Florida. 
Mr.  R.  R.  Wright,  Jr. 
11.00  a.  m.  SUBJECT:   Business  Enterprises. 

Chairman — Dean  Kelly  Miller. 
PAPER — Mr.  M.  N.  Work,  Tuskegee  Institute. 
DISCUSSION— Mr.  W.  A.  Aery,  Hampton  Institute. 
Mr.  F.  R.  Moore,   New  York  City. 

Friday,   March  2 
9.30  a.  m.  SUBJECT:  Education.  Chairman — Dean  L.B.Moore. 
PAPER — President  F.  A.  McKenzie,  Fisk  University 

DISCUSSION— Prof.    B.     G.    Brawley,    Morehouse 

College. 

Mr.  Roscoe  Conkling   Bruce,    Asst.   Supt. 

of  Schools,  Washington,  D.  C. 
11.00  a.m.  SUBJECT:  Health  and  Sanitation. 

Chairman — Asst.  Prof.  Martha  McLear. 
PAPER — Dr.  C.  V.  Roman,  Nashville,  Tenn. 
DISCUSSION — Miss    Mary    W.     Ovington,     New 

York    City.      Mr.  E.   K.  Jones,    National 

Urban  League,  New  York  City. 
2:30  p.  m.  ROUND     TABLE — Race      Co-operation    after 

Fifty   Tears.     Leader — 


MUSICALE 

Thursday,  March  1,  the  Howard  University  Choral  Society 
will  present  in  the  auditorium  of  the  new  Paul  Lawrence  Dunbar 
High  School  Building  of  Washington,  D.  C.  a  recital  of  some 
of  the  finest  selections  from  great  musical  compositions  which 
are  calculated  to  show  the  ability  of  the  organization  to  render 
varied  and  impressive  types  of  music. 

The  Choral  Society  can  give  the  notable  oratorios  and  can- 
tatas of  the  world  with  great  excellence.  The  members  of  the 
Society  which  compose  the  choir  give  several  song  services  dur- 
ing each  year  which  are  attended  by  large  numbers  of  people, 
and  they  always  give  at  the  Vesper  preaching  services  selections 
drawn  from  such  high  compositions  as  those  named  above. 

GENERAL  MASS  MEETING 
Convention  Hall,  Thursday.   7:30  p.   m. 

The  sub-committee  upon  the  meetings  have  worked  out  a 
plan  of  great  merit,  covering  different  aspects  of  the  life  of  How- 
ard University. 

I  A  procession  of  trustees,  teachers,  alumni  and  students 
will  march  from  the  University  campus  to  Convention  Hall  if 
the  weather  permits. 

II  Thirty  minutes  at  the  opening  of  the  meeting  will  be 
set  aside  for  general  jollification  by  college  songs,  yells  etc.  by- 
Students  and  alumni  as  departments   and  as  a  general   body. 

III  Music  will  be  furnished  by  an  orchestra  of  University 
students  led  by  Prof.  Roy  W.  Tibbs. 

IV  The  following  subject  will  be  presented  in  four  different 
aspects  by  eminent  speakers: — 

"The  Significance  of  the  Fifty  Years  of  History  of  Howard 
University  and  of  the  Advance  of  the  Colored  Race  with  which 
it  is  connected. 

(1.)  From  the  point  of  view  of  the  Nation.  Hon.  Frank- 
in  K.  Lane,  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior. 

(2.)   From  the  educational  and  sociological  point  of  view, 

(3.)  From  the  point  of  view  of  the  Negro-  Pres.  H.  T, 
Kealing,  Kansas  City,  Kansas. 

(4,)     From  the  point  of  view  of  the  Kingdom  of  God." 

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HISTORICAL  MASS  MEETING 

First  Congregational  Church,  Corner  Tenth  and  G  Streets 
N.  W.  Washington,   D.   C,   Friday,  March  2,  8  p.   m. 

In  order  to  celebrate  fittingly  the  exact  birthday  of  the  Uni- 
versity, March  2,  1867,  it  was  decided  to  hold  the  special  me- 
morial meeting  in  the  auditorium  in  which  very  many  of  the  sep- 
arate professional  departments  held  their  graduating  exercises  up 
to  the  time  when  they  were  all  combined  in  one  University  Com- 
mencement on  the  campus.  Most  of  the  doctors  and  lawyers  of 
former  days  received  their  diplomas  in  this  church.  Some  of  the 
inaugural  ceremonies  were  likewise  held  here.  A  special  interest 
attaches  to  the  building  therefore. 

In  this  meeting  the  oldest  living  graduates  will  be  given 
places  of  honor,  and  some  of  them  will  make  brief  addresses. 
Letters  and  messages  from  others  will  be  read.  The  President 
of  the  University  will  make  the  main  historical  address  to  be  fol- 
lowed by  addresses  by  two  distinguished  alumni.  Good  music 
will  be  furnished  by  the  University  Conservatory  and  the  meet- 
ing will  give  a  notable  expression  of  the  life  and  work  of  Howard. 

The  history  of  an  institution  like  Howard  University  bears 
an  important  relation  to  the  history  of  the  country.  If  the  early 
reminiscences  are  not  gathered  up  by  the  time  it  is  fifty  years  old, 
many  of  them  will  be  finally  lost  beyond  recovery.  If  any  of  the 
older  graduates  have  papers,  programs,  and  pamphlets  giving 
account  of  what  took  place  upon  any  occasion  whatsoever  the 
University  would  be  very  glad  to  have  the  gift  of  them  that  they 
might  be  placed  in  a  collection  for  future  reference.  The  sim- 
plest program  of  any  special  exercise  or  of  any  Commencement  of 
the  early  time  will  sometime  be  of  great  value.  Let  every  grad- 
uate look  at  his  papers  and  see  if  there  be  not  something  he  can 
give  the  University. 

The  history  of  a  University  also  depends  upon  the  history 
of  its  graduates.  All  kinds  of  material  relating  to  them  should 
be  gathered  for  preservation.  Some  important  historical  questions 
are  often  settled  by  such  collections.  In  order  that  this  may  be 
properly  cared  for  every  graduate  should  consider  it  a  privilege 
to  be  a  committee  of  one  to  help  build  up  such  matter.  Each 
one  should  take  special  pains  to  keep  his  address  on  file  at  the 
University  for  reference  in  all  cases.  If  each  graduate  will  do 
this  simple  thing  annually  it  would  make  it  possible  for  the  Uni- 
versity to  carry  out  its  wishes  in  reaching  them.  It  is  disap- 
pointing to  see  the  mail  which  comes  back  to  us  marked  "re- 
moved, no  address  left"  or  some  similiar  statement.  Send  word 
of  all  removals  at  once.  Return  all  postals  of  inquiry  at  once 
and  by  so  doing  you  will  help  both  sides. 


ALUMNI  DAY 
To  all  alumni  of  Howard  University. 

The  celebration  of  the  Fiftieth  Anniversary  of  the  granting 
of  the  Charter  to  Howard  University  i-s  one  of  the  most  momen- 
tous occasions  in  its  history,  fraught  with  opportunities  of  untold 
and  inestimable  value  in  the  light  of  its  history  and  in  view  of  its 
future  work.  In  and  out  of  this  celebration  I  hope  may  grow 
a  closer  union  between  each  alumnus  and  his  fellow  and  between 
these  and  the  University.  The  possibilities  of  fifty  years  of  ser- 
vice have  in  like  manner  imposed  correlated  responsibilities  and 
duties,  and  to  have  enjoyed  the  one  precludes  the  possibility  of 
denying  the  other. 

The  preparation  for  the  celebration  from  the  alumni  point  of 
view  has  included  every  thought,  comfort  and  provision  for  this 
large  body  of  men  and  women  represented  by  the  alumni  who 
are  the  best  evidences  of  the  success  of  its  labors.  Our  repre- 
sentation on  the  General  Committee,  the  public  program  for 
"Historical  Night"  and  for  the  full  day  to  celebrate  as  we  may 
think  best  puts  the  matter  clearly  beyond  the  field  of  conjecture 
and  demands  a  reciprocal  showing  on  our  part. 

It  is  urged  as  a  part  of  the  scheme  that  associations  which 
have  been  in  existence  but  inactive,  may  at  once  get  together,  and 
where  none  exist  may  organize  and  make  arrangements  for  cele- 
brating with  us  by  holding  on  March  2,  public  celebrations  con- 
current with  the  one  to  be  held  at  Washington  by  the  Univer- 
sity. Send  through  the  General  Alumni  Association  greetings 
by  telegram  during  the  Washington  Celebration. 

Have  you  considered  that  in  fifty  years  we  have  no  tangible 
evidence  of  our  interest  and  love  of  Alma  Mater?  Here  and  now 
is  an  opportunity  and  responsibility, — may  we  not  measure  up  to 
it?  In  1908  our  first  attempt  at  accomplishment,  the  Alumni 
Gymnasium,  after  two  thousand  dollars  had  been  raised,  more 
than  six  thousand  dollars  had  been  pledged,  failed  of  fruition 
why  or  how,  let  us  not  ask.  We  stand  pledged  to  ten  thousand 
dollars  on  this  account,  can  we  not  rise  as  one  man  and  say 
"I  will"? 

.  The  Alumni  plan  in  the  Celebration  contemplates  a  contri- 
bution by  every  alumnus  on  or  before  March  2  of  one  dollar  each 
for  each  year  he  or  she  has  been  out  of  the  University  up  to  ten 


years,  after  that  one  dollar  for  each  five  years  or  multiple  thereof, 
the  whole  to  be  presented  to  the  trustees  on  the  night  of  our  big 
meeting  here  March  1,  1917.  This  plan  has  met  with  general 
acceptation  in  that  it  places  a  contribution  in  the  reach  of  all 
those  who  have  already  pledged  themselves  and  have  paid  may 
further  help  by  accepting  this  scheme;  those  who  have  pledged 
and  have  not  as  yet  paid  may  do  so  now  as  their  pledges  are 
counted  on.  Here  is  a  great  work  to  be  done,  let  us  do  it  now. 
Sacrifice  is  the  measure  of  love.  Make  a  little  sacrifice  and  show 
a  permanent  monument  to  Alma  Mater. 

It  has  been  suggested  that  the  Alumni  Day  in  the  Celebra- 
tion, March  3  will  be  arranged  for  Department  Reunion  in  the 
forenoon,  luncheon  as  guests  of  the  University  at  noon  and 
Alumni  Rally  in  the  afternoon. 

Preparations  are  under  way  and  every  Alumnus  is  invited  to 
communicate  with  the  president  of  the  General  Alumni  Associa- 
tion. Each  alumnus  has  a  part  in  this  celebration.  Your  part 
— resurrect  or  organize  your  Association. 

Come  if  you  can,  if  not  celebrate  in  your  home  town  where 
located.      Let  the  people  know   HOWARD  is  on  the  map. 

Send  at  once  your  "Gym"  contribution,  either  the  one  dollar 
plan  or  pledged  amount  thereof. 

Shelby  J.  Davidson, 

President  General  Alumni  Association. 


The  above  letter  from  the  President  of  the  General  Alumni 
Association  sets  forth  clearly  what  is  being  planned  by  the  Asso- 
ciation for  Alumni  Day.  The  General  Committee  upon  the 
Semi-Centennial  set  aside  Saturday,  March  3,  for  the  uses  of  the 
Alumni  in  such  ways  as  they  might  wish  to  arrange.  Reunions 
will  be  held  both  forenoon  and  afternoon  and  arrangements  made 
for  further  reunions  at  Commencement.  It  is  hoped  that  there 
will  be  a  more  complete  representation  of  alumni  at  the  two  peri- 
ods than  has  ever  occurred  at  Howard.  It  is  also  hoped  that 
there  may  be  many  local  celebrations  in  different  parts  of  the 
country  upon  the  evening  of  Friday,  March  2,  at  which  groups 
of  the  alumni  gather  together  in  love  for  their  Alma  Mater. 


VESPER   SERVICE 

The  meetings  of  our  Semi-Centennial  which  cluster  around 
Charter  Day,  March  2,  1917,  will  close  with  a  Vesper  Service 
in  the  Andrew  Rankin  Memorial  Chapel  upon  Sunday,  March 
4  at  4  p.  m.  This  chapel  is  too  small  for  such  a  service,  as  it  is 
too  small  for  our  Baccalaureate  Service  each  Commencement. 
But  there  are  so  many  thoughts  and  feelings  connected  with  the 
room  through  the  assembly  in  it  of  students  for  daily  "chapel," 
through  the  words  of  eminent  speakers  who  have  addressed  us 
there,  and  through  the  many  aspirations  for  the  University  which 
have  been  expressed  there  in  words,  prayer  and  song,  that  no 
other  room  can  take  its  place  for  our  final  service,  at  which  we 
hope  to  have  a  message  spoken  by  a  man  eminently  calculated 
to  help  and  inspire  us. 

LUNCHES    AND    RECEPTION 

Ample  provision  is  being  made  for  visiting  alumni  and 
guests  who  wish  to  stay  at  the  University  through  the  noon  hour 
to  be  served  with  refreshments  each  day.  On  Saturday  evening 
at  8  o'clock  will  be  held  the  Trustees'  Reception  with  refresh- 
ments. Admission  to  the  lunches  and  reception  will  be  by  tickets 
which  will  be  distributed  to  all  who  are  entitled  to  them  upon 
the  days  when  the  lunches  occur.  The  Bureau  of  Information 
and  Registration  where  the  tickets  will  be  distributed  will  be  in 
the  north  room  on  the  second  floor  of  the  Carnegie  Library  of 
the  University. 

EXHIBIT 

The  first  great  part  of  the  Exhibit  which  the  University  will 
make  to  the  public  in  connection  with  the  Semi-Centennial  will 
be  the  campus,  buildings,  and  class-rooms.  Guides  will  be  fur- 
nished at  the  Bureau  of  Information  for  such  as  wish  them. 
Another  part  will  consist  of  charts  and  other  preparations  show- 
ing the  growth  and  work  of  the  University  from  the  meeting  of 
the  first  preparatory  class  in  a  rented  room  on  what  is  now 
Georgia  Avenue  to  the  present  large  number  of  buildings  and 
students.  The  scientific  and  medical  laboratories  will  be  open 
for  inspection.  Early  graduates  will  be  intensely  interested  in 
all  these  things.  We  hope  the  public  generally  will  give  atten- 
tion to  them. 

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First  Revised  Program 

Thursday,    March    First 

Sociological  Conference 

9:00  a.  m.   GREETINGS  by  the  President  of  the  Univeisity. 

9:30  PAPER:   Fifty  Tears  Progress  of  the  American  Negro 

in  Ownership  of  Urban  and  Rural  Homes 
11:00  PAPER-   Fifty  Tears  Progress  of  the  American  Negro 

in  Busmess  Enterprises. 

12:30  p.m.    Luncheon. 

3:30  MUSTCALE  by  University  Choral  Society:  Dunbar 

High  School. 
8:00  MASS   MEETING  in  Convention  Hall. 

Friday,    March    Second 
Sociological  Conference 

9:30  a.  m.    PAPER:   Fifty  Tears  Progress  of  the  American  Negro 
in  Education. 
1 1 :00  PAPER:    Fifty  Tears  Progress  of  the  American  Negro 

in  Health  and  Sanitation. 

12:30  p.  m.   LUNCHEON. 
2:30  ROUND    TABLE:    Race    Co-operation    after    Fifty 

Years. 

8:00  Historical    Mass    Meeting  at  the  First 

Congregational  Church. 

Saturday,  March  Third 

9:30  a.  m.    FIRST   MEETING    OF   THE  ALUMNI:     Andrew 
Rankin  Memorial  Chapel. 

12:30  p.  m.  Luncheon. 
2:00  Second  Meeting  of  Alumni. 

8:00  Trustees'     Reception     and     Buffet 

LUNCHEON:    Rankin   Memorial   Chapel. 

Sunday,  March  Fourth 

11:00  a.  m.  assignments    of    visitors    to  various 
Pulpits  of  the  City. 

4:00  p.  m.    UNIVERSITY   VESPER   SERVICE. 

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The  Great  Question 

How  can  trustees,  officers,  teachers,  students  and  friends 
unite  to  make  the  celebration  of  the  Semi-Centennial  of  Howard 
University  so  worthy  that  it  shall  be  not  only  a  delightful  climax 
to  the  work  of  the  past  half  century  but  a  prophecy  of  the  half 
century  to  come  with  all  its  possibilities  of  increased  usefulness? 
May  we  get  courage  for  the  toil  and  struggle  of  the  future,  and  a 
vision  of  the  large  part  which  Howard  is  to  take  in  the  develop- 
ment of  our  country!  May  the  wisdom  and  devotion  of  all  be 
greatly  quickened  by  the  celebration  of  our  Semi-Centennial! 


It  should  be  remembered  that  the  celebration  of  our  Semi- 
Centennial  will  be  continued  into  the  period  of  the  annual  com- 
mencement the  first  week  in  June  1917.  This  will  give  an  un- 
usual character  to  the  regular  exercises  at  that  time.  Notice  will 
be  taken  of  the  history  of  the  University  in  the  different  programs. 
It  is  hoped  that  wTe  may  have  an  historical  pageant  in  which  shall 
be  set  forth  some  of  the  striking  events  in  the  life  of  Howard. 
There  is  a  chance  to  represent  some  very  striking  contrasts  in  the 
progress  made  from  1867  to  1917. 


Commencement  Day  will  be  Wednesday,  June  6  and  it 
may  be  that  many  alumni  who  cannot  be  here  at  the  celebration 
in  March,  can  come  for  the  week  of  Commencement.  We  hope 
that  such  may  be  the  case.  The  General  Alumni  Association 
is  sure  to  ha^e  some  plans  for  that  time  which  may  be  calculated 
to  carry  to  a  greater  height  the  interest  aroused  by  the  exercises 
of  Alumni  Day  in  March. 


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